Use and Care Manual

Table of Contents Rev. 10/17/2019 HOOK-BASE MANUAL
Table of Contents Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Corp Page 5 of 10
Specifications (continued):
Hitch Attachments:
Ball Hitches Ball Diameter Shank Diameter Capacity Net Weight
BALL-178 1
7
/
8
” (4.8cm) 1” (2.5cm) 2,000 lb. (909.1kg) 3 lb. (1.4kg)
BALL-200 2” (5.1cm) 1” (2.5cm) 5,000 lb. (2272.7kg) 3 lb. (1.4kg)
BALL-2516 2
5
/
16
” (5.9cm) 1” (2.5cm) 5,000 lb. (2272.7kg) 4 lb. (1.8kg)
HITCH-3B
1
7
/
8”
, 2”, & 2
5
/
16”
(4.8cm; 5.1cm; 5.9cm)
N/A (hitches permanently
mounted to 2”x2”x12”
square tube)
2,000 lb. (909.1kg)
3,500 lb. (1590.9kg)
7,500 lb. (3409.1kg)
12 lb.
(5.5kg)
Model
Jaw Opening
Vertical Capacity
Uniform Trailer Capacity
Net Weight
PINTLE
Use with 3” (inner
diameter) pintle ring
1¾” (~4½ cm)
2,000 lb.
(909.1kg)
10,000 lb.
(4545.5kg)
12 lb.
(4.7kg)
Record of Normal Condition:
When the unit is first unpacked, make a written record of its condition. Include observations about all
features, i.e. pins, pin clips, welds, the frame, safety chain, quick link, and snap hook. Thoroughly
photograph the unit and all labels applied to it. Add the photographs to the record. Describe where each
label is located. This record establishes “normal condition”. During future inspections, compare your
observations to the record to determine if the unit is in normal condition. See Inspections &
Maintenance on p. 9.
Model A B C D E Capacity Net Weight
HOOK-BASE-32
40”
101.6cm
36”
91.4cm
32
3
/
8
”
82.2cm
0.68”
1.7cm
21.44”
54.5cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
91 lb.
(41.4 kg)
HOOK-BASE-38
46”
116.8cm
42”
106.7cm
38
3
/
8
”
97.5cm
0.67”
1.7cm
23.58”
59.9cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
99.1 lb.
(45.0 kg)
HOOK-BASE-44
52”
132.1cm
48”
121.9cm
44
3
/
8
”
112.7cm
0.66”
1.7cm
26.77”
68.0cm
4,000 lb.
1,818.2kg
108 lb.
(49.1 kg)
HOOK-BASE with
Tow Ball. Installation
instructions on p. 6.